Rick Santorum grabbed a huge audience when he kicked off his presidential campaign on Good Morning America. Or at the way it. But since then it's been having a tough time holding -- the national spotlight. I understand you have an expletive the sale next question senator. This former Pennsylvania senator may have to work hard at getting middle of the road Republicans to pay attention. But for social conservatives his message is loud and we've. He's firmly against same sex marriage and abortion and was passionate about fighting -- during his two terms in congress and one term in the senate. A father of seven he's a devout Roman Catholic. Who often shares the story of his -- immigration from Italy as the driving force behind his presidential ambitions. On the campaign trip since -- has hammered home. Family values he says America's economic troubles are linked to the breakdown of the American family. But near the tail of the -- His campaign is having a hard time convincing GOP voters his message is right for the country.

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